Party on the Purple People Bridge in Newport

The free summer party series, which includes live music, food trucks, and drinks, has been expanded to 18 weeks in 2018. Last year, Party on the Purple’s inaugural season, had 12 parties.

Party on the Purple will be on Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. from April 4 to August 1, with different live bands taking the stage in the middle of the bridge. The parties also include food trucks, soft drinks, and beer, wine, and spirits. Partygoers once again will be able to purchase Party on the Purple’s signature cocktail, “The Purple Breeze” made with Svedka Vodka.

The following bands are scheduled to play at this year’s Party on the Purple: